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Painting in Wilmington, NC

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $347–$1040.

Top Painting Companies in Wilmington

  1. 1.Comprehensive Painting LLC

    5.0★ (61 reviews)

    5.0★ from 61 reviews

    +19105990744Website

  2. 2.Ramon Painting And Drywall

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +19107773619Website

  3. 3.Coastline Painting

    3.8★ (5 reviews)

    3.8★ from 5 reviews

    +19104714205Website

  4. 4.Angelak painting LLC

    +19105478862

  5. 5.Chavez Painting

    +19102629883

Painting Cost in Wilmington

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Wilmington
Interior room$347–$1,040/room
Whole-home interior$3,468–$8,670/job
Exterior repaint$2,601–$6,936/job
Cabinet painting$2,601–$6,069/job

Painting prices in Wilmington run about 13% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Wilmington, rated 4.6★ on average across 91 customer reviews.

Wilmington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Wilmington's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
57.61"
Heating degree days
2,412
Cooling degree days
2,044
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.6°56.4°3.76"
Feb37.9°59.9°3.62"
Mar43.8°66.4°4.21"
Apr51.6°74.2°2.82"
May60°80.7°4.49"
Jun68.7°86.9°5.18"
Jul72.6°89.7°7.48"
Aug71.3°88.1°7.41"
Sep65.6°83.7°7.84"
Oct54.6°75.7°3.89"
Nov45.4°68°3.29"
Dec37.8°59.3°3.62"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Wilmington.

Permits & Regulations in NC

  • North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; painting and remodeling below that need no state license
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the local inspections department
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: No state license under $40,000; NCLBGC above

Sources: www.nclbgc.org, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Wilmington

How much does painting cost in Wilmington?

Painting a typical interior room in Wilmington runs $347-$1040, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Wilmington?

We track 5 painting companies serving Wilmington.

When can exterior painting be done in Wilmington?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Wilmington the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 17 to before the first around November 19.

Is painting in Wilmington more expensive than average?

Painting in Wilmington runs about -13.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Wilmington summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Wilmington reaches 90F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Wilmington rainfall affect exterior paint?

Wilmington gets about 57.61 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in NC?

In NC, North Carolina requires a general contractor license only for projects of $40,000 or more; painting and remodeling below that need no state license. Homes built before 1978 in Wilmington also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Wilmington?

Typically 5-10 years; Wilmington winter lows near 36F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.